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On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the official account of the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) reported that they did not issue any ban on BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars' latest single, APT. In their official statement, they debunked the previous unverified reports by several South Korean news outlets, including Sports Kyunghyang, and clarified that whoever issued the statement is not linked to their organization. They wrote:
"The Ministry of Health (MOH) Malaysia wishes to clarify that any statements regarding this article attributed to MOH have not been issued or authorized by the Government of Malaysia. In this regard, we would like to highlight that the posting was made by an entity which is not linked to the Ministry in any form whatsoever."
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They added:
"Please be cautious of unverified information circulating online, as it can lead to confusion and misinformation among the members of the public. Hence, we encourage the public to rely on official MOH channels for verified information and updates on public health matters."
For the unversed, Sports Kyunghyang reported on October 28 that the Malaysian Ministry of Health labeled the BLACKPINK idol's song "harmful" and banned it in the country. They allegedly stated that the song went against Eastern cultural values and ethics.
Old report allegedly claimed to be the Ministry of Health, banning BLACKPINK's Rosé's APT.
On Monday, October 28, 2024, Sports Kyunghyang reported that the Malaysian Ministry of Health banned BLACKPINK's Rosé and Bruno Mars' latest single, APT.
The Malaysian government allegedly expressed strong concerns over the BLACKPINK member's new single, APT., citing its potentially “harmful influence” on young listeners and urging parents to monitor their children's exposure to the song. It was reported that officials within Malaysia's Ministry of Health released a statement calling the song’s content inappropriate and claiming it “undermines cultural values.”
"As parents, educators, and members of society, we must be vigilant about indiscriminately accepting the influence of Western culture. Of course, there may be various interpretations of this song and fans' opinions in support of it, but it is important to analyze the lyrics and make your own judgment."
For the unversed, "APT" is pronounced as "aa-paa-teh" in Korean, which means an apartment. Reports claimed that the Malaysian Ministry of Health said that the song could potentially negatively encourage the youth with the "apartment" concept that clashes with Eastern culture and ethics. The song is based on the Korean drinking game, which clashes with the Malaysian cultural ethos.
"The expression 'apartment' is used in the song as a place of temptation, which normalizes behavior that conflicts with the values of Eastern culture," they said.
Korean students banned from listening to BLACKPINK's Rosé & Bruno Mars' APT.
While the song has gained traction worldwide for its catchy beat and Rosé and Bruno Mars' baritones, APT. was added to Korea's students' CSAT-banned songs list. Newsen reported that the song was deemed too catchy and distracting for students to listen to while they prepare for exams.
Other banned K-pop songs include SHINee’s Ring Ding Dong., aespa’s Next Level, and Red Velvet’s Zimzalabim. Korean students are banned from listening to all these tracks due to their addictive lyrics and tunes.
For the uninitiated, in South Korea, some songs are frequently prohibited for students to listen to during exams due to the main concern that the enticing music may divert their attention from their studies and interfere with their ability to concentrate and focus.
Meanwhile, BLACKPINK's Rosé APT. achieved a Perfect All-Kill on October 27, 2024, after it topped Bugs, Genie Music, MelOn, and other Korean music charts in real-time. She became the first K-pop female soloist to achieve this feat in 2024. Rosé also became the first female artist to achieve the same victory as a band member when BLACKPINK's Pink Venom topped the Korean charts in 2022.
Furthermore, the song entered the Top 10 at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 on October 29, 2024. Rosé posted the picture on her Instagram account to share the news with her fans.
In other news, Rosé's upcoming full-length debut solo album, Rosie, will be released globally on December 6, 2024. The set will include 12 tracks.
